Wellbeing Assistant
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The Role
As a Wellbeing Assistant / Gym Instructor, you will report to the Community and Wellbeing Manager, working closely with them to support community activities, events, and resident wellbeing initiatives across the village.
Gym & Wellbeing
Managing the day-to-day operation of the gym and wellbeing facilities, ensuring opening and closing procedures are followed
Checking, documenting, and maintaining the safety and condition of all gym equipment
Providing fitness assessments, consultations, inductions, and guidance on healthy lifestyles
Setting up, supporting, and running gym classes; delivering classes where qualified (instructor experience desirable)
Supporting swimming pool maintenance, with full training provided
Facilities & Cleaning
Taking responsibility for the cleanliness and presentation of the gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and changing areas
Carrying out regular cleaning tasks to ensure facilities remain hygienic, safe, and welcoming
Marketing & Community Engagement
Promoting gym memberships, wellbeing programmes, and fitness classes to residents and visitors
Supporting the development and delivery of marketing initiatives for the health and well-being facilities
Being actively involved in village social activities, events, and promotions
Assisting with the planning, organisation, and smooth delivery of community wellbeing events
Health & Safety
Carrying out regular pool, steam room, and water hygiene checks and accurately recording results
Removing faulty or unsafe equipment from use and reporting issues promptly
Ensuring full compliance with pool, gym, steam room, and communal area policies and procedures
Maintaining a strong awareness of health, safety, and well-being standards across all facilities
Key Requirements
- A recognised fitness instructor or coaching qualification, ideally to Level 3, to support and deliver group exercise classes
- Experience working with a diverse customer base, ideally including people aged 55 and over
- A good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, particularly within a gym, pool, or wellbeing environment
- Willingness to undertake additional training, including pool maintenance and water hygiene.
- A flexible approach to working hours, responding to the evolving needs of the village and its residents
- A friendly, approachable manner with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for wellbeing and community engagement
The Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rated to your contracted working hours)
- Holiday buying scheme, allowing you to purchase up to one additional week of leave
- Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
- Bupa Health Cash Plan, including access to an employee assistance programme
- Life Assurance at four times your annual salary
- 5% matched pension scheme
- Access to SMART tech for everyday convenience
- Retail discounts across a wide range of outlets
- Wellbeing hub and resources, including discounts on wellbeing initiatives
- Cycle to work scheme
- The opportunity to work within a unique village environment designed to support community, wellbeing, and exceptional service
- At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you'll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day.
- More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!
- #AUS
About Inspired Villages
Privately held UK retirement-village developer and operator providing homes, facilities, and resident services for older adults.
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